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Nov 27 / 11:34pm

iPhone 3GS Supreme » Coolest Gadgets
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Just when you thought that the worldwide economy has started to recover and people would be careful about their spending, along comes the $3.2 million iPhone 3GS Supreme from Goldstriker. Taking 10 months to create, it was commissioned by an “Australian gold mining magnate” – someone who clearly has tons of cash but unfortunately for him, cannot afford any good taste in fashion. The iPhone 3GS Supreme tops all phone prices in the world, coming in a 22K solid gold casing, featturing 136 diamonds that adorn the front bezel. As for its rear logo, it boasts 53 flawless diamonds while the front navigation button holds an extremely rare diamond at 7.1 cts.

WOW!!!

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Filed under  //  3GS   Apple   Cellphone   iPhone   Smartphone  

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Nov 11 / 3:29pm

New Universal Blu-rays interact with iPhone | CNET
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Excluding the recent Netflix PS3 disc, BD-Live has been a bust. Still, we give the movie studios credit for not completely abandoning the technology yet, and according to a recent Video Business story, Universal will feature iPhone interactivity on many several releases, "including Bruno, Public Enemies, 9 and Inglourious Basterds."

more info at link ...

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Filed under  //  Blu-ray   Home Theater   Home Video   iPhone   Universal  

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Nov 4 / 7:31pm

Motorola Droid Review - SlashGear

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If you can predict a device’s success by site stats then we’d say the Verizon DROID by Motorola is going to be a hit. A week after launch and the DROID is still topping the charts for reader interest, and you’ve been peppering us with questions and comments about the Android 2.0 device. Set to hit shelves this coming Friday, the Verizon DROID is already being heralded as the device that will change Motorola’s fortunes; is that hyperbole, or is the DROID really that good?

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Filed under  //  Android   Droid   iPhone   Motorola   Smartphone   Verizon  

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Sep 25 / 7:04pm

The Week In iPhone Apps | Gizmodo
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Let's take a second to reflect upon how far we've come, from phone owners without the near-decade-old service that people don't really use that much, to people with it. That far! In other, slightly more scheduled iPhone news: some apps!

Apps 12Mail, Cing, Best Camera and more.. at link

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Sep 25 / 5:12pm

Trapster app steers you clear of speed traps | iPhone Atlas - CNET Reviews
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It's been nearly a year since the debut of Trapster, a controversial but popular app that alerts you of nearby speed traps, cameras, and the like. Version 3.5 just hit the App Store, bringing with it some impressive--and, for many users, long-awaited--new features.

More info at link...

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Filed under  //  App   Driving   iPhone   Radar   Speed Traps   Traffic  

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Sep 18 / 9:47pm

Dude, can I crash on your Athena Sofa? » Coolest Gadgets
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"Normally, when you spend the night sleeping on your friend’s couch, you’re usually in for a second-rate experience. I mean, the best you can hope for is that it folds out into a bed.

In the case of the Athena sofa, I could easily make it into an office. I mean, it has an LCD in each armrest that are integrated by a multimedia PC.

As you can see, these screens pop out of the armrests itself and flatten themselves out when not in use. (I wouldn’t rest my coffee cup there, though. At least not without a coaster.)

The Athena sofa also comes with an iPhone and iPod dock, and a set of hidden speakers that include an 8-inch subwoofer." ... more info at link

 

Now I really need one of these... maybe two ;)

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Filed under  //  Athena Sofa   iPhone   iPod Dock   LCD   Multimedia PC   Sofa   Speakers  

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Sep 16 / 4:52pm

iTwinge: iPhone dream keyboard? | CNET Reviews

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If you're an iPhone owner who just hates typing on the device's virtual keyboard, Mobile Mechatronics has something for you: the iTwinge, a $30 BlackBerry-style, slide-on keyboard that mounts right on the iPhone.

Now iPhone purists are probably thinking this should be called the iCringe, but if you're heavy into texting and e-mailing and aren't proficient with the virtual keyboard, I can see some merit to using this device. However, it obviously covers up a good 40 percent of the iPhone's screen, which would seem problematic.

According to Mobile Mechatronics, the iTwinge Keyboard is a typing "Skin" for the iPhone that "enables faster and more accurate typing through the use of our patent pending Twinge Technology." Also, according to the company, studies show that an average user will improve their typing speed by 30 percent to 40 percent and reduce typing errors by 70 percent to 80 percent.

The lightweight keyboard sleeve--it weighs an ounce--attaches to the bottom of the iPhone and mimics the iPhone's virtual keyboard (it appears that touching the keys simply transfers the touch to the virtual keys below). According to the company's FAQ section, it slips on and off in a second and is durable. It's also worth noting that it apparently draws some power from your iPhone, but only a tiny amount.

Mobile Mechatronics indicates that the iTwinge is also a training tool for those transitioning from a phone with a physical keyboard to the iPhone's virtual keyboard and that it has an iPhone app in development that helps "users build muscle memory & improve typing skills."

The iTwinge is scheduled to ship on November 17 and the company is taking preorders now. We assume Mobile Mechatronics has Apple's blessing to sell this, but it's worth noting that Apple has refused so far to approve or create Bluetooth drivers that would let you use a wireless keyboard to type on the iPhone. I've written about the whole iPhone Bluetooth keyboard fiasco in the past, and I still can't understand why Apple wouldn't give its users the option of using a Bluetooth keyboard with the iPhone.

Anyway, what do you guys think of the iTwinge? Is it intriguing and innovative or a waste of money?

(Source: Engadget via ChipChick)

(Credit: Mobile Mechatronics)
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Sep 10 / 6:46pm

Navigon iPhone app gets more new features | iPhone Atlas | CNET Reviews
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For the second time in as many months, Navigon has released an update to its MobileNavigator GPS app. The big news this time? Text-to-speech.

Since MobileNavigator debuted in late July, the App Store has grown crowded with competitors, including CoPilot Live, iGo My Way, and TomTom.

But not one of them offers the coveted text-to-speech feature (yet), which announces actual street names instead of just saying "turn right ahead." ... more details at link

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Filed under  //  GPS   iPhone   Location Sharing   Navigation   Text to Speech   Travel  

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Sep 10 / 9:07am

Sharp goes portable with two new iPod speakers | Crave - CNET

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"We've seen our fair share of iPod speakers, the vast majority of which don't let you take them on the go. Sharp today has announced two new iPod speakers for such a task, the DK-AP8P and the DK-AP7P.

The larger, more powerful AP8P has a very unique design, with its front face plate also doubling as the system's control panel. The magnetic cover actually comes off the system itself which makes for an interesting remote control. The AP8P and AP7P both offer 2.1 sound with built-in subwoofers and compatibility with iPods and the iPhone. Better yet, the portable systems will charge your music player while docked." ... details and pic at link

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Filed under  //  DK-AP7P   DK-AP8P   iPhone   iPod   iPod Touch   Portable   Sharp   Speaker  

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Aug 26 / 4:37pm

Super USB Mobile Phone Charger Charges More Than Your Mobile Phone | SlashGear
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"While we hate to admit it, a universal charger doesn’t seem to be something that’s going to happen any time soon for the mobile phone industry. And while we don’t expect anything from the other personal gadget manufacturers, it’s pretty ridiculous that we usually need to buy a new charger when we get a new phone. Making a standard seems to be the obvious thing to do, but hey, what do we know? Then again, if we had a universal rule of thumb for charging our phones, we wouldn’t get cool devices like this." ... info and details at link

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Filed under  //  Charging   iPhone   iPod   iPod Touch   Mobile Phone   PSP   USB  

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